Re: Which histoires de parfums to try?

1740 is perhaps the most classic masculine, with immortelle, tobacco, some leather. Very deep and long lasting. As mentioned above 1725 is a classic aromatic lavender. 1876 is a woody rose that's good for men too. And if you like aquatics, you can try the striking Petroleum (though I prefer Rosam, a classic oud-rose combo with a strange mineral note).

Re: Which histoires de parfums to try?

Re: Which histoires de parfums to try?

Originally Posted by Trauerkraut

1725, 1740, Ambre 114 and Noir Patchouli

Agreed. Definitely do try Noir Patchouli, was really surprised how good this was, a sort of patchouli/minty/smokey/soft leather combo with a soft floral being introduced for drydown. I'd have a bottle of this before 1740 (though probably a bottle of 1740 not long after also )

Re: Which histoires de parfums to try?

Try to get a sample each `(even 1-2 ml would be great) from the whole line and test in leisure, one a day; clumping all their frags on a day will lead your nose into olfactory fatigue quite easily & lead to misjudged decisions.
1740 & Ambre 114 get my vote to try out ahead of all others, do try their newly released trio as well...

Re: Which histoires de parfums to try?

1740 - warm, resins, immortelle , cardamom if I recall correctly.
Petroleum If you can still find it
Patchouli Noir - I don't know why I still don't own this. Patchouli for the mild patchouli aficionado.

Re: Which histoires de parfums to try?

Congratulations on your decision.
It's a pretty solid line with the standouts being 1725, 1740, Ambre 114, 1969, and the superlative Noir Patchouli. 1828 doesn't do anything for me but you might enjoy it. The house style comes across as classical but never old fashioned, a difficult trick to pull imo. But of late their forays seem a little edgier & more adventurous. I don't care for their Scent of Departure series but do try the Rares and the Tuberose Trilogy.

Re: Which histoires de parfums to try?

Originally Posted by Trauerkraut

1725, 1740, Ambre 114 and Noir Patchouli

I also liked Tubereuse 3 (its mentioned to be unisex but I think its more feminine than masculine).
I haven't got the chance to test the edition rare ones but you should do it if you'll find them there.

Re: Which histoires de parfums to try?

Thanks everyone.
The store was Roullier White and they had a limited line.
No ambre or patch noir. I had to have 1740 though. Great leather note and the immortelle is easier than Eau noir.
Very happy.
I also got a sample of fougere Royale and I like it a lot.